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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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